DIY Thread

[Chicken And Waffuls]

any of you happening cats know a cure for the common cold?

[asdf]

any of you happening cats know a cure for the common cold?
Chicken and Waffles.

[Brain Toad]

any of you happening cats know a cure for the common cold?

Lots of sleep and drinking plenty of fluids, especially those rich in Vitamin C, like orange juice. That works for me because I avoid all cold meds except NyQuil (only because it helps me sleep, therefore helping me heal)

[Anarcho Poser]

extreme amounts of orange juice and mixxed nuts.

[me likes punk]

Here's my latest piece of paper:

http://photobucket.com/albums/b225/yetier/?action=view&current=IMG_0948.jpg

[Jon]

Anyone know where I can find a big W.A.S.P. or Plasmatics back-patch in England? I'm way too lazy to Google it at the minute.
any of you happening cats know a cure for the common cold?
Lots and lots and lots of water, sleep, and at least 1000mg of Vitamin C everyday. It says don't go over 1000mg but overdosing on a Vitamin would just be weak.

[trumpeter]

Vitamin C and lots of water FTW.

[Splinter364]

Here's my latest piece of paper:

http://photobucket.com/albums/b225/yetier/?action=view&current=IMG_0948.jpg

It came out pretty nice, maybe you would want to use a little bit of spray adhesive becuase there is some nasty under spray

[Ghostfire3]

Here's my latest piece of paper:

http://photobucket.com/albums/b225/yetier/?action=view&current=IMG_0948.jpg


I like.

[RIP Ian Curtis]

any of you happening cats know a cure for the common cold?


Mix up a quad shot of good quality dry sherry, add 1 heaped teaspoon of ginger, 1 of garlic and one of cayenne pepper. Sherry soothes the voice and is nice on a sore throat, the ginger settles the stomach and cleans the blood. Garlic is a pretty powerful germ-killer, and also cleans out the old system. And cayenne pepper blows cold germs away man, raises the internal temperature, clears the sinus, all sorts of handy things.

[whatohwellwhatever]

Post your favorite fonts?

[Rise Me Up]

Mischief Brew patch (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a223/chairmanofthebrad/WOO.jpg)

Mischief Brew paych 2 (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a223/chairmanofthebrad/Picture185.jpg)

World Inferno patch (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a223/chairmanofthebrad/WIFS.jpg)

Catch 22 patch (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a223/chairmanofthebrad/Picture203.jpg)

Descendents patch (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a223/chairmanofthebrad/Picture212.jpg)

[Liebensaft]

Nice.

[asdf]

Mischief Brew patch (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a223/chairmanofthebrad/WOO.jpg)

Mischief Brew paych 2 (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a223/chairmanofthebrad/Picture185.jpg)

World Inferno patch (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a223/chairmanofthebrad/WIFS.jpg)

Catch 22 patch (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a223/chairmanofthebrad/Picture203.jpg)

Descendents patch (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a223/chairmanofthebrad/Picture212.jpg)
Nice (espcially the W/IFS patch :wink: )

I've been meaning to make a mischief brew patch. I'm going to have to do that soon.

[Rise Me Up]

Nice.

Why thank you.

Nice (espcially the W/IFS patch :wink: )

I've been meaning to make a mischief brew patch. I'm going to have to do that soon.

Thanks for the stencil <3<3, and the Mischief Brew one, unless you decide to do a different one, is uber easy.

[AIRIC]

Why thank you.



Thanks for the stencil <3<3, and the Mischief Brew one, unless you decide to do a different one, is uber easy.


UP THE CRASS.

[Rise Me Up]

UP THE CRASS.

The Crass patch is right sbove the Catch 22, <3.

[asdf]

Why thank you.



Thanks for the stencil <3<3, and the Mischief Brew one, unless you decide to do a different one, is uber easy.
Yeah, I was actually thinking of just freehanding it. I haven't really been making anything recently, though, seeing as I have yet to buy some plain shirts to put the logos on.

[Rise Me Up]

Yeah, I was actually thinking of just freehanding it. I haven't really been making anything recently, though, seeing as I have yet to buy some plain shirts to put the logos on.

Freehanding it would be a lot quicker, but I have no artistic skill. haha.

[Led-ZeppelinIV]

can someone make me a stencil of a badger. I've tried to do it myself but alas, I am quite unskilled. If someone did this for me I would forever worship them.
Um, if nobody made one last October, here you go.:p
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v428/BPMead007/badgerstencil.jpg

[RIP Ian Curtis]

I need a stencil for my Death Cult. Anyone got any ideas?

[coheneran]

I need a stencil for my Death Cult. Anyone got any ideas?

A naked woman lying on her back with her legs open, and she's covered in blood, and there's a skull (with a dagger through the top) going down on her. Hawt.

[Rise Me Up]

I need a stencil for my Death Cult. Anyone got any ideas?

I have a stencil for the band Death Cult if you want that.

[RIP Ian Curtis]

Could be an idea, but this is more for my crazy religion, so I was thinking something simple and bold, but still something that screams "Evil Death Cult". Also something that will help us get followers.

[coheneran]

Could be an idea, but this is more for my crazy religion, so I was thinking something simple and bold, but still something that screams "Evil Death Cult". Also something that will help us get followers.

Again: Beautiful Woman Getting Eaten Out By A Skull.

[RIP Ian Curtis]

Yeah, word to that one. That'd be a sweet logo for my band, we're kinda psychobilly you see.

[coheneran]

Have you seen a pisstake prawno movie called Repenetrator?

It's got the funniest plot ever.

[RIP Ian Curtis]

Nah can't say I have, do enlighten me?

[coheneran]

Nah can't say I have, do enlighten me?

It's about a scientist that discovers a chemical that gives immortality (well, it zombifies) but he knows that usually chemicals like that turn the subject into a brain-eating zombie, he tweaked his formula so that instead of craving brains, the subject craves sex. Then he injects it into the corpse of a woman and they start humping. There's a really funny bit when he's eating her out and there's blood spurting out of her phagina and the camera is behind him, and then he turns around, gives a thumbs up to the camera and goes "Yeah!" It's so funny/disgusting. I won't ruin it for you, you can probably download it of kazaa or eMule. It's not jerk-worthy, unless you are into corpse makeup (the woman was all grey and mouldy) and lots of fake blood, but it is very giggletastic.

[RIP Ian Curtis]

Oh sweet, I am totally going to rape my band's minds with that one. I gave them all a horror indoctrination, because they want to start doing some of the horror-psychobilly like The Nekromantix. So I kinda gradually worked them up from Frankenstien and Dracula, through Dawn Of The Dead, and finally into Bloodsucking Freaks. That movie makes you feel like you've been raped at the end of it, like "Day Of The Woman". Great stuff.

[coheneran]

Oh sweet, I am totally going to rape my band's minds with that one. I gave them all a horror indoctrination, because they want to start doing some of the horror-psychobilly like The Nekromantix. So I kinda gradually worked them up from Frankenstien and Dracula, through Dawn Of The Dead, and finally into Bloodsucking Freaks. That movie makes you feel like you've been raped at the end of it, like "Day Of The Woman". Great stuff.

Get them to watch 28 Days Later. It is very well done. Also, I hear 'A New-York Minute' (starring the Olsen twins) is pretty terrifying.

[RIP Ian Curtis]

Oh Coheneran, you're my favourite anarchist. 28 Days later was awesome, especially those sweeping shots of London being totally empty. Anyway, we should probably let this thread get back on topic.

I read something about people doing graffitti with "wheat paste" (as the paper put it), what's all this about?

[coheneran]

I found this:

http://www.tripnet.com/q-nasty/best-of/whtpst.html

And this:

http://visualresistance.org/photos/?p=51

[RIP Ian Curtis]

Shaving foam makes awesome graffitti, if you light it up, it leaves behind a thick, totally unremoveable carbon crust. Me and my mates used to go around making @'s (like anarchy) out of it, because we were 14 and thought it was troo punx.

[coheneran]

Shaving foam makes awesome graffitti, if you light it up, it leaves behind a thick, totally unremoveable carbon crust. Me and my mates used to go around making @'s (like anarchy) out of it, because we were 14 and thought it was troo punx.

Sounds like a good idea. When I find some worthy posters/art that need putting up, I will be making this wheat paste. Look at the second site I posted, it's really cool. They put up memorials in the street for every cyclist that gets killed by traffic.

[Liebensaft]

Gross. Wheat paste.

[coheneran]

Gross. Wheat paste.

It's better than poster glue and crap like that. It's super strong and completely organic, plus it's cheaper to make in large quantities.

[Brain Toad]

I was looking at my backpack today and I've had the thing for years and it's in great shape, but the front has writing all over it from like 10th and 11th grade and it's kind of fading and most of it is just random band names, a lot I don't like anymore. So I'm thinking of painting over it all with some black paint then stenciling something else on. It'll be a good DIY project since I haven't done any for awhile.

[Lukeh]

Shaving foam makes awesome graffitti, if you light it up, it leaves behind a thick, totally unremoveable carbon crust. Me and my mates used to go around making @'s (like anarchy) out of it, because we were 14 and thought it was troo punx.
Hahaha, I remember doing that. Me and my friends only ever had the balls to do it in alley-ways and stuff like that though, so it was really lame. But hell, we thought we were so hardcore.

Can't beat wheat paste, either. 'Though my brother did make the mistake of telling my parents that it was a brilliant alternative to wallpaper paste a few years ago, so now they're stuck trying to get it to come off the walls. As long as they don't remember why, then it's all ok.

[xxGumbyxx]

Um, if nobody made one last October, here you go.:p
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v428/BPMead007/badgerstencil.jpg

:eek: thank you so much!

[Led-ZeppelinIV]

heh, sure man. The claws might be tricky, so you might want to freehand that part. I accidently clicked back there and made the stencil before I noticed how old it was, but I'm glad you still have a use for it.

[asdf]

Point one: Walking home today I found this awesome bike. It's a classic banana seat bike! Just what I've always wanted. It's not in the best of shape (no pedals, flat tires...) but I'm still planning on getting it for my tall bike project.

Point two: today I went to a school GSA meeting at school, and they were talking about designing shirts for the day of silence. Basically, we're going to make our own, and we decided that stenciling would be a great way to go. We're all trying to think up designs, and I was wondering if any of you had any good stencilable designs representing the day of silence?

[Lukeh]

Point one: Walking home today I found this awesome bike. It's a classic banana seat bike! Just what I've always wanted. It's not in the best of shape (no pedals, flat tires...) but I'm still planning on getting it for my tall bike project.

Point two: today I went to a school GSA meeting at school, and they were talking about designing shirts for the day of silence. Basically, we're going to make our own, and we decided that stenciling would be a great way to go. We're all trying to think up designs, and I was wondering if any of you had any good stencilable designs representing the day of silence?
Day of silence, eh? That really does sound intruiging. I guess you could have a picture of something that represents noise or even unrest ( such as someone shouting with lines coming out of their mouths to show sound or something) inside a circle that has a line through it, like a street sign or something and then with a slogan underneath. Or even a picture or someone smiling or looking happy with their mouths closed that could represent silence with a slogan underneath?

[coheneran]

Point one: Walking home today I found this awesome bike. It's a classic banana seat bike! Just what I've always wanted. It's not in the best of shape (no pedals, flat tires...) but I'm still planning on getting it for my tall bike project.

Point two: today I went to a school GSA meeting at school, and they were talking about designing shirts for the day of silence. Basically, we're going to make our own, and we decided that stenciling would be a great way to go. We're all trying to think up designs, and I was wondering if any of you had any good stencilable designs representing the day of silence?

I have two suggestions:

For the design, how about "Better A Wise Mute Than A Loud Fool" as the slogan fior Lukeh's idea.

For the method, I suggest investing in a silk-screen and screen-printing it. It is much faster and cheaper to do big loads of shirts if you screen-print, and it also looks more professional and has a better quality.

[asdf]

I have two suggestions:

For the design, how about "Better A Wise Mute Than A Loud Fool" as the slogan fior Lukeh's idea.

For the method, I suggest investing in a silk-screen and screen-printing it. It is much faster and cheaper to do big loads of shirts if you screen-print, and it also looks more professional and has a better quality.
Everyone at the meeting was pretty excited about the stencil idea. I mean the last two years they were hand-drawn shirts (same with national coming out day) so this would be a step up.

I tried copying the logo for this year, but it just doesn't look right.

So far I've created this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/Stencils/dayofsilence.jpg
The only problem with that is it would have to be on a white shirt, while we wanted to print white on black shirts.

[coheneran]

Everyone at the meeting was pretty excited about the stencil idea. I mean the last two years they were hand-drawn shirts (same with national coming out day) so this would be a step up.

I tried copying the logo for this year, but it just doesn't look right.

So far I've created this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/dayofsilence.jpg
The only problem with that is it would have to be on a white shirt, while we wanted to print white on black shirts.

That's pretty cool, but it could look so much cooler with more details. Seriously, you only have to make one screen and you can use it over and over hundreds and hundreds of times. It means you can put so much detail in. My screen-printing friend made this:

http://www.openspace32.de/noid/pics/hkmp7-1.jpg

He's also made pictures of local squats, along with every single window and line on the building:

http://www.openspace32.de/noid/pics/screenprint_gelb.jpg

That's the squat where we make the prints. There's a print of that squat but without the text. Seriously, it's worth screen-printing.

Why can't you have black shirts?

[asdf]

That's pretty cool, but it could look so much cooler with more details. Seriously, you only have to make one screen and you can use it over and over hundreds and hundreds of times. It means you can put so much detail in. My screen-printing friend made this:

http://www.openspace32.de/noid/pics/hkmp7-1.jpg

He's also made pictures of local squats, along with every single window and line on the building:

http://www.openspace32.de/noid/pics/screenprint_gelb.jpg

That's the squat where we make the prints. There's a print of that squat but without the text. Seriously, it's worth screen-printing.

Why can't you have black shirts?
Our budget just can't affort screen printing, although I just might invest in it someday.

And we could use black shirts, just not really with that design I drew just now, because it needs a white background. I guess a white background could be painted first, but I tried that befure and it was... unsuccessful.

[coheneran]

Our budget just can't affort screen printing, although I just might invest in it someday.

And we could use black shirts, just not really with that design I drew just now, because it needs a white background. I guess a white background could be painted first, but I tried that befure and it was... unsuccessful.

You've never thought of using white paint?

[asdf]

You've never thought of using white paint?
It just looks kind of weird inverted. Sure, it could be done. I don't know, though. I've still got to consult the rest of the GSA, and I've got time to come up with plenty of designs.

[coheneran]

What's the Day of Silence for anyway?

[asdf]

http://www.dayofsilence.org/about/history.php

[coheneran]

It's so ****ing stupid. I recognize it as a demonstration of solidarity, but it's symbolism is crap. To create an equal environment for LGBTs we need to shut up for a day? It's a good sign of solidarity with the LGBT community, but having a National Day Of Beating Up Homophobes would be much more practical. Just kidding, but there could be much more done than just keeping quiet for a day. How about a demonstration outside an openly homophobic institution? Or walking around in drag? Handing out informational fliers about homosexuality (for the homophobes) or how to deal with homophobes (for the LGBTs)? Sorry if insulted you...:)

[Rise Me Up]

It's better than doing nothing at all.

[_JR]

i participated in the day of silence at my school last year, and all that accomplished was that people called me a fag and threw stuff at me, even though they knew i wasnt gay.

i dont think one day of not talking is going to get anything done

[asdf]

It's so ****ing stupid. I recognize it as a demonstration of solidarity, but it's symbolism is crap. To create an equal environment for LGBTs we need to shut up for a day? It's a good sign of solidarity with the LGBT community, but having a National Day Of Beating Up Homophobes would be much more practical. Just kidding, but there could be much more done than just keeping quiet for a day. How about a demonstration outside an openly homophobic institution? Or walking around in drag? Handing out informational fliers about homosexuality (for the homophobes) or how to deal with homophobes (for the LGBTs)? Sorry if insulted you...:)
Well, the description on the site was pretty bad. the GSA does a bunch more for the LGBT community, and the day of silence is just part of it. It's more to represent gays who have to remain silent because of what they'll face if they come out, or if they have what they have faced because of it. It's a sign of respect for people who have faced danger for what they are. It's just something that shows we care about it.

And I agree, there's much more that can be done. Kind of why I don't go to GSA meetings very often. For one, the school I go to isn't all that homophobic, so our GSA really doesn't do anything. If there was a reason for it, I would be at every meeting.

[D & V]

Well, the description on the site was pretty bad. the GSA does a bunch more for the LGBT community, and the day of silence is just part of it. It's more to represent gays who have to remain silent because of what they'll face if they come out, or if they have what they have faced because of it. It's a sign of respect for people who have faced danger for what they are. It's just something that shows we care about it.

And I agree, there's much more that can be done. Kind of why I don't go to GSA meetings very often. For one, the school I go to isn't all that homophobic, so our GSA really doesn't do anything. If there was a reason for it, I would be at every meeting.
at my school, the GSA never accomplished anything, and was just a social club. The school thought that if they didn't give the gay community this "club", then the gay community would threaten lawsuit.

[Brain Toad]

i participated in the day of silence at my school last year, and all that accomplished was that people called me a fag and threw stuff at me, even though they knew i wasnt gay.

i dont think one day of not talking is going to get anything done

This is all I see ever coming from it.

[asdf]

at my school, the GSA never accomplished anything, and was just a social club. The school thought that if they didn't give the gay community this "club", then the gay community would threaten lawsuit.
That's stupid. At least ours was put together by students.
It's more like the politically correct club rather than the Gay-Straight Alliance.
I feel the same way. Which is why I'm not all that involved in it. This was the first meeting I went to this school year, and that's because some friends of mine run it, and saw me walking by the classroom afterschool.

[Brain Toad]

High school clubs accomplish nothing, when will they realize this?

[Rise Me Up]

Not true at all Nick. The NSA(Newport Skateboarding Association) that I am involved in, has nearly got a skatepark in our town. We have the piece of land and are currently doing fundraisers and everything we've done has been done by teenagers.

[Brain Toad]

Not true at all Nick. The NSA(Newport Skateboarding Association) that I am involved in, has nearly got a skatepark in our town. We have the piece of land and are currently doing fundraisers and everything we've done has been done by teenagers.

Was it organized within the high school with approval from the adminstration or was it organized outside the school by a group of teenagers? There is a difference.

[Rise Me Up]

Was it organized within the high school with approval from the adminstration or was it organized outside the school by a group of teenagers? There is a difference.

Initially it was outside of school but it was hard for everyone to meet so we started having meetings in school in the auditorium in the mornings, then it was formed to a full fledged group in school.

[ThisUserIsAPipebomb]

High school clubs accomplish nothing, when will they realize this?

It's not always about accomplishing something fully noticeable, it has more to do with raising awareness, and moving towards a large general goal.

[Brain Toad]

Initially it was outside of school but it was hard for everyone to meet so we started having meetings in school in the auditorium in the mornings, then it was formed to a full fledged group in school.

Holding meetings in the school =/= high school club.

I'm talking clubs that were organized by students who then had to find an advisor, then get permission from the school to form their club and hold meetings. They also have to clear everything they do with the school administration.

It's not always about accomplishing something fully noticeable, it has more to do with raising awareness, and moving towards a large general goal.

I've never seen a high school club even accomplsh that. The ones that try to be political (like the GSA) just attract people who are already aware of the issue, and things like the day of silence really only bring more negative attitudes towards the group and sympathizers

[ThisUserIsAPipebomb]

Holding meetings in the school =/= high school club.

I'm talking clubs that were organized by students who then had to find an advisor, then get permission from the school to form their club and hold meetings. They also have to clear everything they do with the school administration.



I've never seen a high school club even accomplsh that. The ones that try to be political (like the GSA) just attract people who are already aware of the issue, and things like the day of silence really only bring more negative attitudes towards the group and sympathizers

Well I had never heard of the GSA, LGBT, or the Day of Silence before now, and now I know, so that's raising awareness right there.


Technically, it's not a school club doing it, but it's kind of the same.

[me likes punk]

What does LGBT stand for?

[AIRIC]

Lesbian Gay Bi Transexual (?)

[Brain Toad]

What does LGBT stand for?
Lesbian Gay Bi Trangendered
^^^

[me likes punk]

Ok coo, is there a set date?

and to asdf you could use white acrylic paint for the black shirts

[coheneran]

ASDF (lol, assdef), you should form a Queeruption branch in your highschool. They're so much cooler.
www.queeruption.org or .com or .net or something.

Gay Pride Parade is in Israel this August, and Queeruption are organising a Queeruption parade in Tel-Aviv to counter it. I don't know why, but a queer radicalist parade is better than a queer cheese-shop owner parade.

[nitzguy]

use grey on black

how does a silk screen and press cost? used- new...?

[RIP Ian Curtis]

The way I usually defended gay people at school was to hit anyone who bagged on my gay friends. That worked for me.

[me likes punk]

I vote nay to violence.

[coheneran]

I vote nay to violence.

What about violence that reduces the overall level of violence in the world? Hypothetically, an act of terrorism that killed the whole of the G8 would diminish violence in the world, surely that's something you would support?

[RIP Ian Curtis]

This wasn't a political statement, this was a "you fuc'k with my friends you f'uck with me" statement. However, I do agree with Eran, violence is an essential tool in social change. Hippies forget this, and terrorists forget the other tools, and the violence has to be 1. Perfectly targetted and 2. The last resort.

[me likes punk]

What about violence that reduces the overall level of violence in the world? Hypothetically, an act of terrorism that killed the whole of the G8 would diminish violence in the world, surely that's something you would support?

That's a little different, but I still wouldn't support that.

[Lukeh]

What about violence that reduces the overall level of violence in the world? Hypothetically, an act of terrorism that killed the whole of the G8 would diminish violence in the world, surely that's something you would support?
Don't turn to the dark side, man. I'm sure you know very well that there are other ways to stop the violent/exploitative actions of the G8 without killing anyone, it's just that everyone's way too alienated(sp?) and lazy to do that though and violence will just alienate people's views of everything even more. We know it's not right by any means, but as you've said yourself, these things take time. Not even Utilarianism supports "violence to reduce violence overall".


Anyway, on a more DIY note, I made a Radiohead t-shirt and my friends made me a cool book about me for my birthday in the style of a 'zine I like to read. Pics will be posted as soon as I dig out my camera.

[Led-ZeppelinIV]

This wasn't a political statement, this was a "you fuc'k with my friends you f'uck with me" statement.
No offence to you particularly, but I hate when people say things like this. There's no difference between politics and real life. If what you believe in and what you do are separate things, it's not called politics. It's called hypocrisy.

I'm anti-violent by the way. Sure, an act of violence could decrease the amount of violence in the world, but there are still better ways.

[Led-ZeppelinIV]

Don't turn to the dark side, man. I'm sure you know very well that there are other ways to stop the violent/exploitative actions of the G8 without killing anyone, it's just that everyone's way too alienated(sp?) and lazy to do that though and violence will just alienate people's views of everything even more. We know it's not right by any means, but as you've said yourself, these things take time. Not even Utilarianism supports "violence to reduce violence overall".


Anyway, on a more DIY note, I made a Radiohead t-shirt and my friends made me a cool book about me for my birthday in the style of a 'zine I like to read. Pics will be posted as soon as I dig out my camera.
My brother's girlfriend made this nice scrap book thing for his birthday a year ago, I thought that was so nice. :)

[Ghostfire3]

My latest DIY projects have been a Specials shirt and an Adicts shirt. I'll post pictures later.

[iam2000pounds]

I made an Adicts shirt a while ago.

[RudeBoyStompin]

"Freedom has no value if violence is the price"

[Led-ZeppelinIV]

"Neither do random quotes with no supporting arguments"

[me likes punk]

WHO?

http://photobucket.com/albums/b225/yetier/?action=view&current=who001200x167200x167.jpg

[Led-ZeppelinIV]

WHO?

http://photobucket.com/albums/b225/yetier/?action=view&current=who001200x167200x167.jpg
???

[me likes punk]

It's Joe Jones. The one-and-only. The Infamous. MORE POWERFUL THAN LE BOSS!!!!!


http://photobucket.com/albums/b225/yetier/?action=view&current=theinfamous.jpg

[Led-ZeppelinIV]

???

[RIP Ian Curtis]

No offence to you particularly, but I hate when people say things like this. There's no difference between politics and real life. If what you believe in and what you do are separate things, it's not called politics. It's called hypocrisy.

I'm anti-violent by the way. Sure, an act of violence could decrease the amount of violence in the world, but there are still better ways.


No I agree with you there, what I was saying was beating up these guys wasn't a politcal statement, i.e. I beat up all homophobes, this was a personal act.

[me likes punk]

???


It's a huge inside sorta thing. Nearly 400 copies were made of a flyer for people to vote for Joe Jones to be on Americas Next Top Model, and we put them up all over town/school.

[coheneran]

No I agree with you there, what I was saying was beating up these guys wasn't a politcal statement, i.e. I beat up all homophobes, this was a personal act.

That IS a political statement, just as much as a neo-nazi beating up Jews is a political statement. There's nothing in the world that doesn't have something to do with politics, as long as humans are involved.

I finally got around to making Brad's Skating Permitted stencil. It's looking pretty kickrectum.

[coheneran]

Checkit:
http://i1.tinypic.com/o02t78.jpg

That's Nick Griffin, leader of the british national party, a bunch of nazi fascist scum.

[iam2000pounds]

A tried making a D.O.A. shirt today, but the paper I used was too thin, and the paint soaked right through.

[DaveToopes]

I'm sorry.

[me likes punk]

Made this stencil a little bit ago...

http://photobucket.com/albums/b225/yetier/?action=view&current=IMG_1047.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/b225/yetier/?action=view&current=IMG_1052.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/b225/yetier/?action=view&current=IMG_1051.jpg

[coheneran]

Is it supposed to say Destoy?

[me likes punk]

Is it supposed to say Destoy?


Dang :upset:

[me likes punk]

I'm in the process of fixing it, pics up within the hour.

[coheneran]

That's the cutest thing I've ever seen in the DIY thread, including asdf's (lol, assdef) bike.

[asdf]

That's the cutest thing I've ever seen in the DIY thread, including asdf's (lol, assdef) bike.
Everyone's laughing at me. :(

[coheneran]

Only because your screenname is different to ours. Conform. Conform. My printer is being a bitch so I can't print out my new Nick Griffin stencil (the one on my avatar). I'm gonna play around free-handing stuff for a bit. Does your screen name have any special meaning, or did you just hit four keys in linear order?

[me likes punk]

That's the cutest thing I've ever seen in the DIY thread, including asdf's (lol, assdef) bike.


Uh, I'm glad you like?

[me likes punk]

Are these better coheneran?

http://photobucket.com/albums/b225/yetier/?action=view&current=IMG_1060.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/b225/yetier/?action=view&current=IMG_1059.jpg

[coheneran]

Hey. that's pretty good dude. You should try making it with a red background, kind of parodying the Che Guevara pictures.

[me likes punk]

Hey. that's pretty good dude. You should try making it with a red background, kind of parodying the Che Guevara pictures.

The only reason there was even a background was to cover up my test sprays of other stencils.

[Ghostfire3]

I made 3 patches this weekend, so far. Pictures later.

[coheneran]

Just free-handed a Free Palestine stencil, I'm very proud of the design. I did this instead of doing homework, so I am even punxxxer than before:

http://tinypic.com/view/?pic=o6ww9u

http://tinypic.com/view/?pic=o6wwo1

I don't have the time to spray it onto something (and it's cold so the paint would run loads), so this is me shining it onto a wall with a lamp.

[DaveToopes]

I like the lettering, Eran. Cool stencil.

[coheneran]

Thank you kindly Ethan. Did you get the flag bit? I was afraid some people might not get it. Also the 'f' was short at first, but I thought I might as well fill the page, and it also looks kind of like a monkey wrench, which is how we bugger up the IDF bulldozers.

[RudeBoyStompin]

Cool stencil. Palestine, the world's largest prison.

[asdf]

I almost came in here to ask how to sauté mushrooms, but I decided to just wing it because I've seen my dad cook them before and it looked so easy. Turns out it is easy, although mine weren't as good, they weren't bad either.

Mushrooms are delicious.

[coheneran]

I almost came in here to ask how to sauté mushrooms, but I decided to just wing it because I've seen my dad cook them before and it looked so easy. Turns out it is easy, although mine weren't as good, they weren't bad either.

Mushrooms are delicious.

What kinda mushrooms?:naughty:

The kind that make you go :amaze:?

[asdf]

What kinda mushrooms?:naughty:

The kind that make you go :amaze:?
Nah, just some regular white mushrooms. Although I was wondering if magic mushrooms taste similar to normal ones? As in, when they're raw.

[DaveToopes]

I don't think so. I hear they taste AWFUL.

[RudeBoyStompin]

Mushrooms are delicious.

Very true.

[coheneran]

Nah, just some regular white mushrooms. Although I was wondering if magic mushrooms taste similar to normal ones? As in, when they're raw.

When they're raw they taste like the smell of cat's piss. Some taste worse than others, but they also have a really nutty tasty backdrop, not enough to overpower the catpiss taste though. If you boil them in milk, a glass or two will have the same effects but taste nice, sweet and nutty.

[asdf]

I don't think so. I hear they taste AWFUL.
Yeah, I heard that too, but people also look at me in horror when I eat raw regular mushrooms, so I don't know.

Mushrooms are the only drug that's really intrigued me, where I might actually try it. Also that drug that is the same chemical that produces dreams (I really can't remember it, and it's making me mad. I know it kills sheep instantly, and that it's the dream chemical, but I forgot the name)

[coheneran]

http://www.stencilrevolution.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=4019&cat=501

That's such an awesome idea. I may make one.

[RudeBoyStompin]

DMT is the dream chemical. It's funny that it's illegal as heroin but your body produces tons of it every time you sleep.

[coheneran]

Yeah, I heard that too, but people also look at me in horror when I eat raw regular mushrooms, so I don't know.

Mushrooms are the only drug that's really intrigued me, where I might actually try it. Also that drug that is the same chemical that produces dreams (I really can't remember it, and it's making me mad. I know it kills sheep instantly, and that it's the dream chemical, but I forgot the name)

Psilocybin. It MAKES DREAMS!?

[RudeBoyStompin]

Haha, the ministry of silly walks. Yes!

[asdf]

When they're raw they taste like the smell of cat's piss. Some taste worse than others, but they also have a really nutty tasty backdrop, not enough to overpower the catpiss taste though. If you boil them in milk, a glass or two will have the same effects but taste nice, sweet and nutty.
Hmm, neat. Thanks, I've been wondering about this all week.
DMT is the dream chemical
Thaaaank you. That was really bugging me.

[coheneran]

Unless you or your family have a history of ill mental health, I recommend shrooms. It's fun, spiritual and enlightening.

[RudeBoyStompin]

There's a few things I'd like to try, namely weed, acid, salvia, DMT, but I fear getting caught by my parents. I can't even imagine how bad that would be.

[coheneran]

There's a few things I'd like to try, namely weed, acid, salvia, DMT, but I fear getting caught by my parents. I can't even imagine how bad that would be.

Salvia lasts for about five minutes, so if you cover up the smell with incence or deodorant you could get away with it easy. The rest you need them out of the house (except you could smoke weed or take acid with your friends when you're off camping or in a wood for the day).

I just made another free-hand of my left hand pointing like a gun with the words "Back 2 Sleep". It doesn't look that good yet, but I just have to work on the lettering. I have to go to a squat meeting now, but I'll post pics later.
Ciao.

[RudeBoyStompin]

Yeah salvia and DMT I could get away with easy. The others would be a bit harder.

[asdf]

Unless you or your family have a history of ill mental health, I recommend shrooms. It's fun, spiritual and enlightening.
Well, on my mom's side there's a slight history of mental illness, but nothing major.

Still, I don't see myself doing drugs anytime soon.

Even when I'm at Bonnaroo this summer, it's not going to happen. I know someone who OD'd at a bonnaroo, so my parents would be pissed more than any pissed I've ever known if I got caught. Plus I like being in a sober state when viewing concerts.

[Liebensaft]

I'd try salvia, shrooms, and maybe acid. I smoke weed and drink pretty regularly.

Salvia sounds crazy and as far as I know, it's legal since you can get it online. 'Shrooms I can get from a lot of people around here. That and acid I'd only do in a controlled enviornment, like a friend's house or something, where there's zero risk of getting caught.

[DaveToopes]

There's never ZERO risk of getting caught.

[Liebensaft]

I suppose, but if you eat 'shrooms in your friend's basement and hang out there for the whole trip while his folks are out of town, that's about as close to zero risk as it gets.

[AIRIC]

Take them when your parents go to bed, you'll be done tripping by morning.

[Scabies]

I'm organising a DIY hardcore punk show in the basement of this really posh wine bar in my town. This place is gonna get destroyed.

[DaveToopes]

Haha, sounds awesome.

[Ghostfire3]

Shirts I've Made

The Specials: http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Ghostfire3/IMGA0504.jpg

The Adicts: http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Ghostfire3/IMGA0503.jpg

U.S. Bombs: http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Ghostfire3/Aaron008.jpg

Operation Ivy: http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Ghostfire3/Aaron005.jpg


Patches I've Made

The Unseen: http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Ghostfire3/IMGA0502.jpg

The Business: http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Ghostfire3/IMGA0501.jpg

Bad Brains: http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Ghostfire3/IMGA0500.jpg


Let me know what you think.

[DaveToopes]

Awesome stuff, the paint is really clear and well defined on all of those.

[Brain Toad]

Those are really well done Aaron.

[Ghostfire3]

Thanks Ethan and Nick.

[RudeBoyStompin]

I did the exact same Specials one only white on black.

[iam2000pounds]

I'm doing that Specials one pretty soon.

[_AnarchistArmy_]

Among the shirts, i'll go with Operation Ivy.
Among the patches, i'll go with Unseen.

But The Business patch is quite nice too...

Keep Up the Good Work!

[yourstruly]

Does anyone know a cheap/DIY way of dieing your hair bleach blonde?. Or in my case the middle..mohawk. It's ginger right now cos I ****ed it up.

[coheneran]

Does anyone know a cheap/DIY way of dieing your hair bleach blonde?. Or in my case the middle..mohawk. It's ginger right now cos I ****ed it up.

The cheapest way I can think of is stealing the bleach, or getting it done at a hairdresser's and then running away before you pay/threaten the hairdresser. I don't see why you need bleach, ginger is cool. Just ask Nick.

[AIRIC]

Why would you even recommend that?

[Led-ZeppelinIV]

There will be drugs++ when I move out.

[coheneran]

Why would you even recommend that?

I didn't recommend it, I was just saying that it's the cheapest way I could think of.

So, I made the Free Palestine shirt today. It's the most horrendous flop I'll ever have the disprivilege of making. I am hoping it will look better when it's sprayed.

[mullets suk]

is there a diffrence between painting on real leather and the fake stuff, im tryin my first DIY thing so im tryin blitzkrieg bop on a wallet of mine. its the easyest thing i can think of. also i cant remember wot paint to use, i think it was acrylic and something else but i cant remeber it if there were any other parts. thanks

[DaveToopes]

There will be drugs++ when I move out.

Wait, is this the DIY thread?

That was irrelivant, talk about drugs in the community thread.

[coheneran]

Is there a difference between painting on real leather and the fake stuff, I'm doing my first DIY project so I am trying Blitzkrieg Bop on a wallet of mine, it's the easiest thing I can think of. Also I can't remember what paint to use, I think it was acrylic and something else but (LIKE I ALREADY SAID) I cant remember if there are any other parts. Thanks.

That took me thirty seconds to fix.

Now, what you are looking for is to mix that acrylic paint with bleach, ie. 3 spoonfuls of bleach and 1 spoonful of acrylic paint. Says my screen-printing friend, I don't do leather. Or wear it.

[Led-ZeppelinIV]

Wait, is this the DIY thread?

That was irrelivant, talk about drugs in the community thread.
Sorry, there was some talk of drugs earlier.

[asdf]

Here's the bikes so far that I'm using for my tall bike:

The Schwinn Frame, and the really shitty banana seat bike:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/Bicycles/bananaseatandframe.jpg

Look at that poor seat :( :
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/Bicycles/bananaseat.jpg

The bike I just garbage picked today (it was being junked by a bicycle repair shop) :
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/Bicycles/junkbike.jpg

I also took pictures of all the rest of the bikes in my household, but they have little to do with DIY (although a few were garbage picked and many self-repaired) so I wont post pictures of my nice collection.

[iam2000pounds]

Here's the bikes so far that I'm using for my tall bike:

The Schwinn Frame, and the really shitty banana seat bike:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/Bicycles/bananaseatandframe.jpg

Look at that poor seat :( :
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/Bicycles/bananaseat.jpg

The bike I just garbage picked today (it was being junked by a bicycle repair shop) :
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/Bicycles/junkbike.jpg

I also took pictures of all the rest of the bikes in my household, but they have little to do with DIY (although a few were garbage picked and many self-repaired) so I wont post pictures of my nice collection.
Haha, that banana seat is hella cool! :thumb:

[nitzguy]

who wants to help me put together a makeshift stand up bass???

i have 1/2 keg i really want to use to be the body... but that’s all i got.

i'm stumped on what i should use for a neck?
on how i should put the neck into the keg- though the Tap hole(after i knock it out)? or just on top?
what kind of strings- i think some heavy cords or weed whacker cords will do.

should i get some holes in my keg for sound?

i can't find anything on the net for this stuff. thanks in advance

edit: i think i will go with a board though the handles, and put up my neck that way

[RIP Ian Curtis]

Not sure man, I just bought my stand-up. Cost me a thousand bucks, but I work for the man (bank) so it's no problem for me. Rich punx unite.

[asdf]

Not sure man, I just bought my stand-up. Cost me a thousand bucks, but I work for the man (bank) so it's no problem for me. Rich punx unite.
My family own's a stand up. It cost us about 100-200 dollars. One day a friend of ours looked on his front porch, and there was this upright bass just... there. He lives in a really tiny house, so he couldn't keep it there, so he dropped it off at our house, and soon after said we could have it. It was pretty damaged (back falling off, new bridge needed...) so we got it repaired.

It's a pretty kickass thing to just find.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/instruments/upright2.jpg

[RIP Ian Curtis]

Whoah, that thing is the sex. I've got a black + white one. And I intend to get it pinstriped by a friend of a friend. Definatly gonna get her name written onto her (she's called Faye, after my ex fiance)

[Theramed]

who wants to help me put together a makeshift stand up bass???

i have 1/2 keg i really want to use to be the body... but that’s all i got.

i'm stumped on what i should use for a neck?
on how i should put the neck into the keg- though the Tap hole(after i knock it out)? or just on top?
what kind of strings- i think some heavy cords or weed whacker cords will do.

should i get some holes in my keg for sound?

i can't find anything on the net for this stuff. thanks in advance

edit: i think i will go with a board though the handles, and put up my neck that way

are you actually serious ??

the only way i see this working is if you have very stong knowledge off accoustics and can build things really well. if you have then fair play but if not i hope your not making it seriously.

to asdf thats sweet

[RIP Ian Curtis]

If I were you, I'd make it like a gut-bass. Have a flexible pole in the keg-hole, big gauge wire tied onto one of the carry-handles. Pluck that mother and bend the pole for your notes. Redneck credability to the max. Ted Nugent will be shootin' down your door in no time.

[nitzguy]

If I were you, I'd make it like a gut-bass. Have a flexible pole in the keg-hole, big gauge wire tied onto one of the carry-handles. Pluck that mother and bend the pole for your notes. Redneck credability to the max. Ted Nugent will be shootin' down your door in no time.thats pretty funny because he lives in michigan like me... if i can't get my idea to work i'll try it out.


are you actually serious ??

the only way i see this working is if you have very stong knowledge off accoustics and can build things really well. if you have then fair play but if not i hope your not making it seriously.

have you tried to make one?? didn't think so. its called trial an error, if it works, it will be sweet, if it doesn't ,then i guess i'm an idiot for trying

[asdf]

Good luck, but I don't see it working.

[nitzguy]

should i not use the keg?
i've seen basses out of gas tanks and whatnot.

[sam-a-lam]

i attempted to make walnut-butter figuring it would be simmular to almond-butter witch is simmular to peanut-butter.. but its not.. its nasty

[nitzguy]

ok i'll try not to make walnutbutter

[Anarcho Poser]

i attempted to make walnut-butter figuring it would be simmular to almond-butter witch is simmular to peanut-butter.. but its not.. its nasty
Which witch is which?

[Liebensaft]

I'll stick with electric. Upright basses are intimidating and expensive.

[Lukeh]

should i not use the keg?
i've seen basses out of gas tanks and whatnot.
I don't see what's wrong with using a keg so long as you can manage to get the rest of the bass in decent working order. It should have an odd sound, but if it works I guess it'll be a nice cheap punx alternative.

[Brain Toad]

who wants to help me put together a makeshift stand up bass???

i have 1/2 keg i really want to use to be the body... but that’s all i got.

i'm stumped on what i should use for a neck?
on how i should put the neck into the keg- though the Tap hole(after i knock it out)? or just on top?
what kind of strings- i think some heavy cords or weed whacker cords will do.

should i get some holes in my keg for sound?

i can't find anything on the net for this stuff. thanks in advance

edit: i think i will go with a board though the handles, and put up my neck that way
upside down tub + broom stick + rubber band = bass

http://www.educationupdate.com/archives/2005/June/Assets/Zydeco5.jpg

[DaveToopes]

DIY grandpa!

[ratsinthecity403]

is there a diffrence between painting on real leather and the fake stuff, im tryin my first DIY thing so im tryin blitzkrieg bop on a wallet of mine. its the easyest thing i can think of. also i cant remember wot paint to use, i think it was acrylic and something else but i cant remeber it if there were any other parts. thanks


I'm not sure if there's a difference. DON'T use acrylic paint it'll last like 2 days and then start to crack and fall off, faster if it's thicker. Sharpie oil-based paint markers work decently, but it's hard to get a solid white coat since the pen lifts up the other layers of paint when it goes along. What I found works best is an airbush paint. I have this 'createx' airbrush paint from a craft store and it's not fallen off so far.

[Ghostfire3]

My family own's a stand up. It cost us about 100-200 dollars. One day a friend of ours looked on his front porch, and there was this upright bass just... there. He lives in a really tiny house, so he couldn't keep it there, so he dropped it off at our house, and soon after said we could have it. It was pretty damaged (back falling off, new bridge needed...) so we got it repaired.

It's a pretty kickass thing to just find.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/instruments/upright2.jpg

Wha! I am extremely jealous! I wish an upright bass would be on my porch one day when I came home!

[Unban Me Says Cameo]

I could use some help with a DIY birthday project. I saw a magnetic poetry thing, but when I went to go buy it, it was gone, so I figured I'd try my hand at making one. I would really appreciate any help with design, materials (doesn't have to be magnet but must accomplish the ease of making 'poetry' etc etc), etc. I was gonna print out a bunch of words that would go with the subject and cut them out with a straight razour, but I have no base, I.E. a place for them to stick to in order to make the poetry.

[Brain Toad]

I could use some help with a DIY birthday project. I saw a magnetic poetry thing, but when I went to go buy it, it was gone, so I figured I'd try my hand at making one. I would really appreciate any help with design, materials (doesn't have to be magnet but must accomplish the ease of making 'poetry' etc etc), etc. I was gonna print out a bunch of words that would go with the subject and cut them out with a straight razour, but I have no base, I.E. a place for them to stick to in order to make the poetry.

You can buy a strip of magnet which is sticky on one side at most craft stores, and when you print out the words, just stick them on the the magnets. But make sure to put them under something heavy for a bit to flatten them, since the magnet strips usually come coiled. I don't know how much they are, not very expensive I don't think.

[asdf]

I could use some help with a DIY birthday project. I saw a magnetic poetry thing, but when I went to go buy it, it was gone, so I figured I'd try my hand at making one. I would really appreciate any help with design, materials (doesn't have to be magnet but must accomplish the ease of making 'poetry' etc etc), etc. I was gonna print out a bunch of words that would go with the subject and cut them out with a straight razour, but I have no base, I.E. a place for them to stick to in order to make the poetry.
Back in the day, my friends and I would cut up things (like... magic cards) and go up to domino's and ask for free magnets. We would peel off the ad, or just glue over it (glueing over it is easier).

Then again, we were little kids so they put up with us. As someone much older asking for free magnets, I'm not sure if it'll work. Worth a try though.

Although I guess the craft store magnet strip would be better.

[Unban Me Says Cameo]

Back in the day, my friends and I would cut up things (like... magic cards) and go up to domino's and ask for free magnets. We would peel off the ad, or just glue over it (glueing over it is easier).

Then again, we were little kids so they put up with us. As someone much older asking for free magnets, I'm not sure if it'll work. Worth a try though.

Although I guess the craft store magnet strip would be better.

Thanks a lot, that really did help. I'm gonna try to get some free magnets first, and if not, I'll stop by a store. Thanks to you and Nick.

[iam2000pounds]

upside down tub + broom stick + rubber band = bass

http://www.educationupdate.com/archives/2005/June/Assets/Zydeco5.jpg
Sweet.

[sam-a-lam]

Which witch is which?

almond butter is made with almonds
peanut butter with peanuts
and walnut butter with walnuts

[RetiredAt21]

I'm so confused...

[Unban Me Says Cameo]

almond butter is made with almonds
peanut butter with peanuts
and almond butter with almonds

He's making fun of yr grammar.

[sam-a-lam]

He's making fun of yr grammar.


eh whatever...
i didn't catch that

[Unban Me Says Cameo]

eh whatever...
i didn't catch that

This is why it is funny.

[iam2000pounds]

I added this guy to the back of my Adicts shirt just a few minutes ago. I did it in red, and it looks pretty good. http://stencilpunx.mattrunningnaked.com/stencils/adicts_blackonwhite.gif

[Ghostfire3]

Do you have a picture of the shirt?

[iam2000pounds]

No, I don't have a camera to use.

[Brain Toad]

I'm working on try to make a water bottle holder for the side of my backpack out of duct tape, but so far it has been unsuccessful.

[Anarcho Poser]

I'm working on try to make a water bottle holder for the side of my backpack out of duct tape, but so far it has been unsuccessful.
Doesn't seem like it would be that hard... maybe I'm wrong though.

[Brain Toad]

it doesn't seem like it, but it is.

I've revamped my idea and made a little bottle cozy for the bottle and just attach that to the side.

[asdf]

it doesn't seem like it, but it is.

I've revamped my idea and made a little bottle cozy for the bottle and just attach that to the side.
I would've thought that would be the original plan.

[Brain Toad]

My orginial plan was a duct tape swatch attached at the ends like a open pocket.

[asdf]

So in my speech class, our next assignment is an informative speech. The teacher said that you can do a "how-to" speech, and I'm kind of leaning that way, and thinking of teaching some DIY stuff. If not that, I'll inform people about Wheatland Music Festival.

So I thought maybe how to tie-dye. But... eh.

And I thought maybe stenciling for the purpose of shirt design (preaching graffiti in class could get me a low grade).

I need visual aids, which would be very easy with the stenciling or tie-dying, and I think I could also drag one or both of those on for 5-7 minutes, which is how long the speech has to be. But will highschool kids (11 freshman, 11 seniors), really care? I guess that doesn't matter.

So any advice? think I can pull of showing how to make stencils in front of a bunch of my school peers? Just stick to informing people about the hippie fest I go to? I have to know for sure what I'm doing by monday.

[Theramed]

So in my speech class, our next assignment is an informative speech. The teacher said that you can do a "how-to" speech, and I'm kind of leaning that way, and thinking of teaching some DIY stuff. If not that, I'll inform people about Wheatland Music Festival.

So I thought maybe how to tie-dye. But... eh.

And I thought maybe stenciling for the purpose of shirt design (preaching graffiti in class could get me a low grade).

I need visual aids, which would be very easy with the stenciling or tie-dying, and I think I could also drag one or both of those on for 5-7 minutes, which is how long the speech has to be. But will highschool kids (11 freshman, 11 seniors), really care? I guess that doesn't matter.

So any advice? think I can pull of showing how to make stencils in front of a bunch of my school peers? Just stick to informing people about the hippie fest I go to? I have to know for sure what I'm doing by monday.

I found that the best thing is to not plan it all out to much and to just talk about something that you know alot about and literally just keep rambling on untill your time is up because if you plan out a speech for 5-7 minutes it will take you ages and i dont think it will be worth it. this is just my opinion.

[Brain Toad]

So in my speech class, our next assignment is an informative speech. The teacher said that you can do a "how-to" speech, and I'm kind of leaning that way, and thinking of teaching some DIY stuff. If not that, I'll inform people about Wheatland Music Festival.

So I thought maybe how to tie-dye. But... eh.

And I thought maybe stenciling for the purpose of shirt design (preaching graffiti in class could get me a low grade).

I need visual aids, which would be very easy with the stenciling or tie-dying, and I think I could also drag one or both of those on for 5-7 minutes, which is how long the speech has to be. But will highschool kids (11 freshman, 11 seniors), really care? I guess that doesn't matter.

So any advice? think I can pull of showing how to make stencils in front of a bunch of my school peers? Just stick to informing people about the hippie fest I go to? I have to know for sure what I'm doing by monday.

I think if you use visuals for stencils they would like, you'd at least garner some interest from the people who want to be 'unique' instead of always buying really expensive clothes. Tie dye will probably bore them though unless it's a class full of hippies.

I found that the best thing is to not plan it all out to much and to just talk about something that you know alot about and literally just keep rambling on untill your time is up because if you plan out a speech for 5-7 minutes it will take you ages and i dont think it will be worth it. this is just my opinion.

You don't want to go completely ramble because you can get off topic really easily. The best thing to due is plan out the outline and elaborate as you go, like have basic ideas and then elaborate like you're having a conversation with the class.

[Led-ZeppelinIV]

Do any of you DIYers know where to get a really psychedelic dress shirt like Hendrix or Clapton or Barrett used to wear? eBay has turned up nothing.
http://www.nostalgiacentral.com/images_music/hendrix_06.jpg
http://www.edromanguitars.com/guitar/gibson/cream-sg.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v428/BPMead007/psychedelic/09_1_b.jpg

[guitar, bass, sax]

I found that the best thing is to not plan it all out to much and to just talk about something that you know alot about and literally just keep rambling on untill your time is up because if you plan out a speech for 5-7 minutes it will take you ages and i dont think it will be worth it. this is just my opinion.

You want to have some sort of outline at least, trust me. Last year I expected to breeze through my first speech in speech 100, because you were supposed to give a 5-7 minute speech about yourself. I figured that would be nothing, so I went up unprepared and gave a very poor 2 minute speech.

[Unban Me Says Cameo]

If you are good at improv, make an outline. If you can't improv, make a speech.

By outline, I mean list in chronological order what you want to cover.

Next, they'll appreciate it. Lots of people in school ask me if I do my own shirts, etc, and they all say it's real cool. I think people dig things like that if it looks alright.

[asdf]

If you are good at improv, make an outline. If you can't improv, make a speech.

By outline, I mean list in chronological order what you want to cover.

Next, they'll appreciate it. Lots of people in school ask me if I do my own shirts, etc, and they all say it's real cool. I think people dig things like that if it looks alright.
Well I'm actually supposed to write an entire paper, but only work off of notes, only using something as a rephrance (like an outine).

Yeah, I think stenciling will be good. and if I can't find a way to drag it on for a long enough time, I will do stenciling/tie-dye.

[Anarcho Poser]

Definitely go with stenciling and/or tie dye. It would be much easier to extend a lesson on how to do that than to tell someone about a hippy festival.

[Theramed]

You want to have some sort of outline at least, trust me. Last year I expected to breeze through my first speech in speech 100, because you were supposed to give a 5-7 minute speech about yourself. I figured that would be nothing, so I went up unprepared and gave a very poor 2 minute speech.

oh. well i managed to talk about different drinks , my favourites, why coke is better than pepsi. dislikes, which drinks are most popular and thier advertising campaigns etc.

[Theramed]

this is now the top of my jacket.

http://photobucket.com/albums/f385/theramed/?action=view&current=DSC00305.jpg

[Anarcho Poser]

this is now the top of my jacket.

http://photobucket.com/albums/f385/theramed/?action=view&current=DSC00305.jpg
Hmm. Cool. What's it say?

[ThisUserIsAPipebomb]

Yeah what does that even say?

[El Punko]

I see 'PHOBIA'

I think thats it, at least....

[ratsinthecity403]

this is now the top of my jacket.

http://photobucket.com/albums/f385/theramed/?action=view&current=DSC00305.jpg


nice, I like how it's not a patch. The bleach is cool too.
I'm too likley to mess it up to dare to try something like that.

[Led-ZeppelinIV]

Yeah, it's def. phobia.

[Theramed]

yer its phobia but the "I" is too fat.

ratsinthecity403 i messed it up the first time but i scrubbed most of it off before it dried then put it through the washer and it was clean after i think thats partly casue you have to iron over the paint to seal it or something.

[holy_roller99]

lately i have been doing a lot of stencil stuff. but no camera :(. so i will have to show about ten stencils including my sisters sweater whicj is unfortunately a lot of metal bands and i am only half done it.

[Shelvey]

So I was looking to get some studs/spikes for my jacket lately, but it seems that everyone's queer around here. Belts with spikes are considered illegal, and they don't sell'em. And I can't seem to find them anywhere.

Any suggestions on something I could rip them out of, or something else that'd work?

[Flagjacket]

The internet.

[Brain Toad]

http://www.studsandspikes.com
http://www.angryyoungandpoor.com

[asdf]

I decided to not do stenciling/tie-dying for speech class. I think only myself and my friends appreciate me being the local sketchy Martha Stewart.

I finally bought more blank shirts to put some stencils I've had done for a while on. Unfortunately, I still only have my shiney paint, which I hate. My friend was going to get me new paint, but eh.

[Unban Me Says Cameo]

Well ifyou don't think people would enjoy, I suppose it's better you don't do it. But from personal experience, I think you'd be surprised how many people want to create their own clothes, or have others make it for them.

[Jon]

Any ideas for a Dead Boys or Pelle Miljoona T-shirt?


I'm going to NY this summer which will be awesome, because I'm so '77 like that

[ViciousLove]

Do any of you DIYers know where to get a really psychedelic dress shirt like Hendrix or Clapton or Barrett used to wear? eBay has turned up nothing.
http://www.nostalgiacentral.com/images_music/hendrix_06.jpg
http://www.edromanguitars.com/guitar/gibson/cream-sg.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v428/BPMead007/psychedelic/09_1_b.jpg

Try eBay or maybe a thrift store. Or go to The Haight.

[iam2000pounds]

I'm going to make a new shirt, but I don't know what to put on it. I'm thinking I'll either do a Nirvana one or a Sublime one.

[Shtein]

Check out my Riot Folk stencil I made a couple days ago.

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/4343/dsci01176gv.jpg

[asdf]

I've always liked the Riot Folk logo. It's cute!

[Flagjacket]

I stenciled the Riot folk but messed it up
:(

[Shtein]

It's my first stencil that ever turned out half decent, I am rather proud of myself.

[Brain Toad]

Too bad Riot-Folk sucks :p

[AIRIC]

Kind of like indie :p

[Rise Me Up]

PWNT :p

[Brain Toad]

Kind of like indie :p

More like kind of like NOFX :p

[Rise Me Up]

WRONG :angry:

[AIRIC]

NOFX are insane. STILL.

[me likes punk]

http://photobucket.com/albums/b225/yetier/?action=view&current=IMG_1096.jpg

[Anarcho Poser]

As inspired by our beloved queen of DIY, and thusly bastardized because she could have done a far better job:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/droth/Copyof000_0230.jpg

[asdf]

As inspired by our beloved queen of DIY, and thusly bastardized because she could have done a far better job:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/droth/Copyof000_0230.jpg
Yay!

I wasn't actually planning on doing it, so I'm glad someone did it.

[Anarcho Poser]

With any luck, I'll be on an FBI terrorist watch list by friday.

[asdf]

With any luck, I'll be on an FBI terrorist watch list by friday.
Sounds like a fun game.

If you really want to get in trouble, order the CAR BOMB bumper sticker from negativland. http://www.negativland.com/nmol/negmisc.html

"CAR BOMB bumper sticker - This is the same 11.5"x 3" black-on-yellow sticker found inside the vinyl version of Escape From Noise (and we include it free when you order the CD reissue from Negativmailorderland). Great fun in places like Ireland and Tikrit. "

[Anarcho Poser]

Sounds like a fun game.

If you really want to get in trouble, order the CAR BOMB bumper sticker from negativland. http://www.negativland.com/nmol/negmisc.html

I would, but, in the event that I find myself in a similar situation to that of the young man with a bike, I wouldn't be able to replace my car.

[asdf]

I would, but, in the event that I find myself in a similar situation to that of the young man with a bike, I wouldn't be able to replace my car.
True, True.

[Buzzbomb]

I'm planning on starting to make my own designs on shirts. Any good stencil sites?

[Rise Me Up]

I'm planning on starting to make my own designs on shirts. Any good stencil sites?

To sell them?

[ThisUserIsAPipebomb]

I'm planning on starting to make my own designs on shirts. Any good stencil sites?
Youre kidding right? http://stencilpunx.mattrunningnaked.com/stencils Only the best stencil site ever!

[Flagjacket]

http://stencilpunx.mattrunningnaked.com/

[ViciousLove]

Youre kidding right? http://stencilpunx.mattrunningnaked.com/stencils Only the best stencil site ever!

Yeah, I used that one for my Dead Kennedys shirt. It came out pretty good.

[DaveToopes]

Pics??

[ViciousLove]

None, if I get one I'll post it.

[asdf]

Well, here's some shirts I made recently

Kaizers Orchestra: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/Stencils/kaizersorchestra.jpg

That blob in the corner is just glue, it will go away. I'm not happy with this though, because I put it up way too high in the shirt. I'm thinking of redoing it, but it was a lot of paint, so I don't know.

Gogol Bordello: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/Stencils/gogolbordello.jpg

I'm happy with this one, although the logo is kind of small.

[Rise Me Up]

Well, here's some shirts I made recently
Gogol Bordello: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/Stencils/gogolbordello.jpg

I'm happy with this one, although the logo is kind of small.

I bought that patch.

[Brain Toad]

I see that record all the time.

Shirt looks good.

[Ghostfire3]

Well, here's some shirts I made recently

Kaizers Orchestra: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/Stencils/kaizersorchestra.jpg

That blob in the corner is just glue, it will go away. I'm not happy with this though, because I put it up way too high in the shirt. I'm thinking of redoing it, but it was a lot of paint, so I don't know.

Gogol Bordello: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/Stencils/gogolbordello.jpg

I'm happy with this one, although the logo is kind of small.

The Gogol Bordello one came out nicely.

[ratsinthecity403]

Well, here's some shirts I made recently

Kaizers Orchestra: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/Stencils/kaizersorchestra.jpg

That blob in the corner is just glue, it will go away. I'm not happy with this though, because I put it up way too high in the shirt. I'm thinking of redoing it, but it was a lot of paint, so I don't know.

Gogol Bordello: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/Stencils/gogolbordello.jpg

I'm happy with this one, although the logo is kind of small.


those are both nice, Kaisers Orchestra is a great abnd too. I was going to make a patch like that once but was struck by laziness.
Although I did make this:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/ratsinthecity/DIY%20Examples/04a37a4c.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/ratsinthecity/DIY%20Examples/101_0008.jpg

patch + jacket were made by me. The only thing I screwed up was the zipper, because when I zip it up people can see all the black on one side so there's a big stripe of black up the front, but it's not bad for a first effort and for how little I followed the directions.

[ViciousLove]

those are both nice, Kaisers Orchestra is a great abnd too. I was going to make a patch like that once but was struck by laziness.
Although I did make this:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/ratsinthecity/DIY%20Examples/04a37a4c.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/ratsinthecity/DIY%20Examples/101_0008.jpg

patch + jacket were made by me. The only thing I screwed up was the zipper, because when I zip it up people can see all the black on one side so there's a big stripe of black up the front, but it's not bad for a first effort and for how little I followed the directions.

I like them. Where'd you get the directions?

[AndreTheHyena]

I had a pretty succesful first attempt at homemade rice milk, if anyone's interested. I'm not going to type it all out, in case no one cares, but holla if you do care and I'll come back and tell you all 'bout it 'bout it.

[Anarcho Poser]

those are both nice, Kaisers Orchestra is a great abnd too. I was going to make a patch like that once but was struck by laziness.
Although I did make this:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/ratsinthecity/DIY%20Examples/04a37a4c.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/ratsinthecity/DIY%20Examples/101_0008.jpg

patch + jacket were made by me. The only thing I screwed up was the zipper, because when I zip it up people can see all the black on one side so there's a big stripe of black up the front, but it's not bad for a first effort and for how little I followed the directions.
I'm not a big fan of fleece. I think that's what it's made out of, right?

[asdf]

those are both nice, Kaisers Orchestra is a great abnd too. I was going to make a patch like that once but was struck by laziness.
Although I did make this:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/ratsinthecity/DIY%20Examples/04a37a4c.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/ratsinthecity/DIY%20Examples/101_0008.jpg

patch + jacket were made by me. The only thing I screwed up was the zipper, because when I zip it up people can see all the black on one side so there's a big stripe of black up the front, but it's not bad for a first effort and for how little I followed the directions.
that patch is really impressive.

[real_low_mind]

i'm trying to bleach my jacket so i can eventually dye it purple. [i think it's cotton, it's just a hoodie I bought at wal mart] i put it in the washer twice with bleach and used another half a bottle in the bathtub but nothing worked. is there anything else i can do or should i just get a gray one that might be light enough to dye?

laura

[DaveToopes]

I dunno, don't dilute the bleach?

[me likes punk]

Don't they sell purple sweatshirts at walmart?

[DaveToopes]

OH. MY. GOD. I can't even believe you!!

[real_low_mind]

1. i didn't!
2. they don't. least not the kind i'm looking for.

[DaveToopes]

I was suggesting that you do that.